Age Limit?

alexpaterson · Post by **alexpaterson** » 26 Sep 2009, 07:44

Do you think the age limit is a good idea?

I think the docter on the night of the am fight should decide if your fit enough to box it then you should be allowed in my opinion

LRSJ · Post by **LRSJ** » 26 Sep 2009, 13:14

I think it is a form of discrimination. It is similar in some ways to them not allowing females to box in the Olympics. Now, they are going to allow the females box. Will they have a truly inclusive Olympics and eliminate the age limit for boxing? No, because it would only affect a tiny percentage of people. Hardly any boxers are interested in boxing amateur beyond 30 anyway. But, it would be the right thing to do in my opinion.

DCAmateurBoxing · Post by **DCAmateurBoxing** » 26 Sep 2009, 14:54

Most athletic competitive sports have an age component to their definition of "amateur" status and I agree with it and the logic behind it - especially in sports where you can earn a living from being paid to do it. Older boxers should either hang up the gloves, compete against others their own age (masters) or go pro. Why a 30 year old would want to box and 17 or 18 year old and consider that competition is beyond me. I'm fine with the 34 year old limit. Age discrimination? They aren't telling you that you can't box, just not again young kids. lol. I don't see it as discrimination any more than not letting me get social security now or allowing a 25 year to run for president or any of the other rules/laws that are governed by age. There is logic behind it if you look hard enough. Sometimes, you don't even have to look that hard.

Boxerguy000 · Post by **Boxerguy000** » 26 Sep 2009, 15:34

alexpaterson wrote:Do you think the age limit is a good idea?

I think the docter on the night of the am fight should decide if your fit enough to box it then you should be allowed in my opinion

I say leave the age up to the place holding the boxing competition. If the ref/doctors deem that a person is in good enough shape to fight then let them.

LRSJ · Post by **LRSJ** » 27 Sep 2009, 00:50

DCAmateurBoxing wrote:Most athletic competitive sports have an age component to their definition of "amateur" status and I agree with it and the logic behind it - especially in sports where you can earn a living from being paid to do it. Older boxers should either hang up the gloves, compete against others their own age (masters) or go pro. Why a 30 year old would want to box and 17 or 18 year old and consider that competition is beyond me. I'm fine with the 34 year old limit. Age discrimination? They aren't telling you that you can't box, just not again young kids. lol. I don't see it as discrimination any more than not letting me get social security now or allowing a 25 year to run for president or any of the other rules/laws that are governed by age. There is logic behind it if you look hard enough. Sometimes, you don't even have to look that hard.

I see your points. However, the top boxers are not exactly "kids." Especially considering many of them are in their mid twenties. This is especially true for the countries other than the United States. I see no difference between a 34 year old boxing a twenty year old, and a 35 year old boxing a twenty year old. I think of the female Olympic swimmer, Dara Torres, who recently earned a silver medal at 40 years old. It is possible that a boxer competes solely because he would like to accomplish something in the amateurs and has no interest in turning pro.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 28 Sep 2009, 09:03

I think it may be more for the protection of the older boxers than the younger ones. Most people once they hit 35 are on the downslide as far as athletic prowess goes. Yes, there are exceptions, but generally it is true. There are not many boxers who are 35+ years old that are good enough to even have a chance at the Olympics.

Ray - are you going to the PAL?

LRSJ · Post by **LRSJ** » 28 Sep 2009, 16:26

Dennis wrote:I think it may be more for the protection of the older boxers than the younger ones. Most people once they hit 35 are on the downslide as far as athletic prowess goes. Yes, there are exceptions, but generally it is true. There are not many boxers who are 35+ years old that are good enough to even have a chance at the Olympics.

Ray - are you going to the PAL?

I agree Dennis the rule is probably for the protection of the older boxers. However I do not agree with the rule.
No, I am not going to make it to the PAL. I wish I could, but my plate is just too full right now with family stuff. Is Jordan going?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 28 Sep 2009, 22:29

I don't plan on going to the PAL and I don't think Jordan does either. We have to be in Des Moines, Iowa from October 26 - 31, 2009 so being gone the week before is too much.

el_grande_mauro_mina · Post by **el_grande_mauro_mina** » 17 Oct 2009, 06:50

Boxing is (as far as I know) the only sport in the olympics with an age limit.

The IABA tried to implement their ridiculous 210lbs weight limit for the super heavyweight
division - amateur boxing has far too many meddling politicians messing around with it and
the age limit is probably the stupidest idea of theirs that has stuck.

If a 40 year old wants to take up the sport and have a number of bouts then why the hell
not? If they are fit enough and pass the medical.

I didn't know anyone over the age of 34 needed nannying into partaking into other pursuits - its
ridiculous and the sooner we get rid of the politicians in boxing the better our sport will be.

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